Meconopsis betonicifolia

Sowing method: Sow in a seed tray, first give 2-4 weeks of warmth (18-22°C), then a cold period in, for example, the refrigerator (+4°C) for 4-6 weeks, then slowly warm up to room temperature again, after which germination will follow. Sowing directly into the ground is also possible; in that case, simply let winter pass over them, and germination will occur in spring.

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Sowing/planting time:

• February
• March
• April

Harvesting time:

• June
• July
• August

Soil type:

• Loamy
• Sandy

Cultivation location:

• Indoors
• Outdoors

Position:

• Partial shade

• Flower colour: Deep blue, poppy-shaped flowers
• Origin: China
• Average growth height: 90 to 120 cm
• Annual or perennial: Perennial
• Attractive to insects: Bees
• Winter hardy: Moderately frost hardy
• Ease of cultivation: Advanced

• Latin: Meconopsis betonicifolia
• Dutch: Blue Poppy
• Also known as: Tibetan Poppy
• English: Poppy-Himalayan, The Tibetan Blue Poppy

• All year round